Programme Chairs:
Professor Tahir (Tash) Masud (Nottingham, UK) & Professor Kassim Javaid (Oxford, UK)
Aims and objectives
Programme
Who should attend?
Registration and accommodation
Networking events
Venue
Travel
Contact
Information for delegates (download)
This three-day residential training course aims to provide clinicians working in medical specialties such as rheumatology, endocrinology, care of the elderly, gastroenterology, orthopaedics, respiratory medicine and clinical chemistry with the knowledge and understanding to manage patients with osteoporosis and other metabolic bone diseases. The course focus is on practical issues relating to patient management and is strongly recommended for anyone who treats patients with these disorders. A stimulating interactive format will be employed combining lectures, case based discussions and workshops. The course is suitable for clinicians of different levels of expertise, including doctors in specialist training, consultants, GPs and specialist nurses.
Some comments from those who attended the previous course:
Endorsed by:
For information about sponsorship opportunities for next year's course, please contact the BRS Event Team events@boneresearchsociety.org
Below is an overview of the topics which we will be covering in the 2025 course:
OSTEOPOROSIS
OTHER BONE DISEASES
Please click the following link to view the complete list of our faculty and the full training course programme for 2024:
Please note the call for cases for the Friday morning workshop:
“Expect the unexpected in your clinic: Some interesting cases”
If you have a case which you would like to be considered for oral presentation in this session, please send either a half page case history or 3 powerpoint slides to events@boneresearchsociety.org no later than Friday 28 February 2025. We will let you know before the course if your case will be included.
Our speaker talks will all be available as PDF's for our delegates who register for the course. These will be added to this web page as a password protected link when the course starts.
The course will be of particular interest to those involved with the management of patients with osteoporosis and other metabolic bone diseases, including:
Trainees in specialties such as:
Nurses and other allied health professionals working in specialist clinics including:
The course will also be of interest to newly appointed consultants working in any of the above fields, as well as anyone who would simply like to update their knowledge.
The 'BRS Oxford Clinical Training Course in Osteoporosis and other Metabolic Bone Diseases' will have an application submitted to the Federation of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the United Kingdom CPD credit(s). Full conditions of approval are listed in their guidelines.
REGISTRATION AND ACCOMMODATION
(UPDATE Thurs 2 January 2025 - The course is SOLD OUT and the waiting list is closed)
Both residential and non-residential options are offered. We recommend participants to take the residential option to take advantage of all the networking opportunities the course offers. Previous attendees have found it very useful to share experiences with each other in the evenings and over breakfast.
Residential fee: £635
Residential option includes:
Non-residential fee: £435
Non-residential option includes:
Reception and Course Dinner on second evening (Thursday 3 April) for non-residential participants who wish to join the evening meal. This is already incldued in the full residential package. The ticket cost is £65. This dinner is an opportunity for delegates to continue networking with colleagues and is intended for course attendees only.
For those travelling from further afield there is also an option to book bed and breakfast accommodation at the College on the Tuesday night (1 April 2025) at £125. Just select this option on the registration form and it will be automatically added to your booking.
Cancellation of Registration / Refund Requests
All cancellations of registration or refund requests must be made in writing to the Bone Research Society events@boneresearchsociety.org
Cancellation of registration or refund requests will be accepted until and on Friday 28 February 2025. Until that time a refund of 70% of the registration fee will be made.
For cancellations or refund requests made after Friday 28 February 2025 (for any reason including ill health) we regret that no refunds can be made or authorised.
Please send your email confirmation and receipt with the written cancellation. Refunds will be processed after the event.
It is recommended that all participants attend the networking event whether or not they are staying on campus at Merton College. There will be opportunities to mix with other participants and speakers and this sharing of information and ideas can really enhance your learning and give you the opportunity to set up new collaborations. This event is included in the residential registration fee.
Thursday 3 April - 18:45 (dinner served at 19:30)
Reception and Course Dinner in The Hall at Merton College
Followed by free time and networking
(Wednesday 2 April - This will be a free evening for all delegates and faculty)
The course will be based at Merton College, Oxford, with its beautiful and tranquil buildings and gardens, just a stone's throw from the busy High Street.
Explore Merton College here
Map of Merton College for delegates
Please note that no parking is available at Merton College. We recommend public transport or Park and Ride.
By air
London’s Heathrow airport is the nearest to Oxford. There is a regular bus service (journey time approximately 90 minutes) to Oxford bus station from where you can get a taxi to the venue (or walk – approximately 10 minutes). See The Airline bus company for more details.
By train
Trains run at least once an hour between Oxford and London, and twice an hour during peak times. Oxford is also on the main cross-country routes. For details of times and fares visit www.nationalrail.co.uk.
The College is around 20 minutes’ walk from the train station. If you prefer to take a taxi just ask for “Merton College”.
By coach
Two companies run frequent buses, 24 hours a day, between London (Victoria Bus Station) and Oxford. These are the Oxford Bus Company (telephone +44 (01865 785 400), and Oxford Tube (telephone +44 (0)1865 772 250). There are also direct and regular services to Oxford from Heathrow and Gatwick airports operated by the Oxford Bus Company (telephone +44 (0)1865 785 400). Coach services from other parts of the country are available with National Express.
High Street is the nearest stop, or alternatively the College is around 10 minutes’ walk from the bus station. Taxis are also available.
For further information and sponsorship opportunities please contact:
Kate Chick
Event Manager
t: +44 (0)7748 933231
